Starlink Production Technician

Responsibilities

• Build small electrical sub-assemblies and perform mechanical/electrical assembly of satellite components, sub-assemblies, and final vehicle integrations.
• Assemble PCB assemblies into product chassis.
• Build battery cell modules, solar modules, and solar arrays.
• Perform wire harnessing, soldering, and de-soldering of through-hole and SMT components.
• Support conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, and related processes.
• Conduct functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, execution, and teardown.
• Operate complex automated equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Support the development of prototype test capabilities for spacecraft components and life tests.
• Assist in identifying, installing, and implementing test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Perform test setups across various regimes, including thermal, shock, thermal vacuum, and vibration.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of hands on work experience
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with electrical wiring
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments
• Associate degree
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 1st shift: 5 AM - 3:30 PM; 2nd shift: 3:30 PM - 2 AM
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Pay range:
• Starlink Production Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50/hour
• Starlink Production Technician/Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00/hour
• Starlink Production Technician/Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00/hour
• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
• ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirma

Benefits

Additional Information

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) One of SpaceX's most ambitious missions to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution for providing reliable internet worldwide. We are seeking a skilled technician to join our team in the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite and spacecraft components. This hands-on role involves building electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies, performing functional tests, and supporting prototype development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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